Noosa District State High School

Kirsten and Nadine’s Trip to James Cook University

Nadine Warmerdam and Kirsten Schmidt, attendees at a
recent Science Camp

Kirsten Schmidt and Nadine Warmerdam, two Year 12 Chemistry students from Noosa District State High School, attended a Science Camp during the June/July school holidays. The students travelled to James Cook University at Townsville to participate in a variety of lectures, hands-on workshops and practical activities based around scientific issues affecting society.

During the first day of the camp, Steve Turton presented an interesting speech entitled, “Expansion of the tropics: evidence and implications for Australia and the world”. This was an intense overview of the week ahead as well as a taste of the bigger issues affecting Australia and the world. Both Kirsten and Nadine gleamed some enlightening points from this presentation.

The second day of the camp involved a variety of practical activities. The day started with Michael Oelgemoeller presenting a workshop on water quality. The girls formed clouds of clay which were suspended within the water and learned about flocculants. A challenge was set – student teams competed against each other to ascertain the fastest, least expensive way to reduce suspended solids in water. The Freddo Frog prizes went down well too.

Noosa High’s Outstanding Dancer

Kathryn Chandler

A sole dancer was the winner of Most Outstanding Performance at this year’s Pomona King of the Mountain festival event, Cooroora’s Got Talent. Noosa District senior student, Kathryn Chandler, dazzled spectators at the festival on Sunday 25th of June, with her contemporary classical ballet piece. Kathryn demonstrated that she is no shrinking violet when it comes to demonstrating courage and initiative. Not only did Kathryn choreograph the dance piece the evening before the event, but also she braved a makeshift stage on the day. Kathryn said that the event was a lot of fun and had special significance for her having grown up in the Pomona district and having attended the Pomona primary school.

“It was a great experience,” said Kathryn. “I really enjoyed performing in that little park.”

Kathryn rarely misses an opportunity to hit the stage. She was also an enthusiastic participant in the school’s Variety Show, Dream On, earlier this year, performing in, both the opening and closing items, the wearable art and a drama item, amongst others.

Parents, students and visitors will be able to see Kathryn perform in the up and coming Talent Quest in week 5 at the Cooroy campus school hall, Thursday 12th August.

Martha Sets New Australian Record

Martha Kneale

Martha Kneale, a Year 12 student from Noosa District State High School, has continued to excel at a recent sporting event. Martha competed at the 2010 Australian Pool Rescue Championships, and along with other team members, received third place in the team event, behind Northcliffe and Cronulla.

Individually, Martha Kneale, showcased her outstanding sporting prowess by bringing home five medals. Martha received four gold medals for the following events – U17 100m Manikin Tow, Open 4x25m Manikin Relay, Open 200m Medley Relay, U17 Line Throw, as well as a bronze medal for the U17 100m Rescue Medley event. Martha set a new Australian record during her win at the Open 200m Medley Relay.